# AR Showgi — Augmented Shogi

> Augmented Shogi (iPhone/iPad app by AI BLACKSMITH.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ar-showgi/id1525105155 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [AI BLACKSMITH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1446201638)
- Category: Games, Board, Strategy
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 14.2 · 6 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2020-10-18
- Data updated: 2026-05-19
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ar-showgi/id1525105155/reviews.md

## What is AR Showgi?

This Game App introduces Augmented Reality version of Shogi called “AR Showgi”.
● Invite any friends and competitors via Game Center. It’s currently limited only to 1-to-1 competition.
● Connect to Internet. Scan table, floor or any horizontal object by camera in order to start Showgi session.
● Tap any piece and icon to manipulate Showgi pieces.
● Check AR Showgi support site for more details.


## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 0.6.4 — 2020-11-22

● Disable non-current turn to prevent an illegal move outside turn steps.
● Game Center Score incremental recording on Leaderboard.
● Show display name of competitor as RealityKit textural material.
● Fix WiFi network connectivity issue according to Apple Technical Note.
● Remove the label of “TestFlight” from Leaderboard view.
● Modified RealityKit animations to apply more playful effects.
● Only own piece is responsible to tap.
● Show only reachable steps by tapping any own piece.

### 0.6.3 — 2020-11-08

● NEW feature to show RealityKit English annotation of each piece by tapping bell.
● NEW feature to play SceneKit animation of each piece.
● BUG FIX: Hide TestFlight version information in App Store release.
● BUG FIX: Show ring only on in-hand pieces of competitor player as for top.
● BUG FIX: Hide ring always on the stack of in-hand.

### 0.5.4 — 2020-10-28

Judgement of Repetition was added as part of Claim interface.
Tap "in-hand", and once again tap "Repetition" to issue.

### 0.5.3 — 2020-10-28

Judgement of Impasse (deadlock, entering king) was added as part of Claim interface.
Tap "in-hand", and once again tap "Impasse" to issue.

### 0.5 — 2020-10-19

No release notes.

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## More apps by AI BLACKSMITH

- [AR Cue Sports](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ar-cue-sports/id1543681715)

All apps by AI BLACKSMITH: https://appshunter.io/developer/1446201638

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